Charlevoix stays in the hunt

CHARLEVOIX - Charlevoix wasn't on its game, but had more than enough to beat Kalkaska on Tuesday, 73-55.

"We were a little flat," Charlevoix coach Keith Haske said. "It wasn't our best effort, but it worked out."

The Rayders, ranked No. 4 in the state in the most recent Associated Press poll, improved to 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the Lake Michigan Conference basketball race, a half-game behind first-place Traverse City St. Francis in the win column.

One Charlevoix player who wasn't in a funk was junior guard Jared Hunt, who finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists and six steals.

"Jared played one of his best games," Haske said. "He played great defense and shot the ball well."